The best Summer Dude Ranch experience is the full experience — 6 nights with arrival on Sunday after 3:00 p.m. and departure on Saturday morning by 10:00 a.m.

Our Summer Dude Ranch Stays are set during the summer months to accommodate school schedules. The season runs from mid–June to mid–August.

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Northern Colorado's Best Place For Memorable Dude Ranch Experiences

An easy hour's jaunt from Denver, Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch is nestled in the Big Thompson River Valley, a true mountain get-away for your business or pleasure. You'll see eagles soar above the red cliffs while mule deer seek the cool shade of the ponderosa forest. The rushing waters of the Big Thompson, teeming with wild rainbow trout, will instantly relax your spirit.

Low Altitude — High Adventure

Our pleasant 5,280 foot (same as Denver) elevation promises "high adventure" without the discomfort often encountered at higher elevations.

Our climate is mild in all seasons, so you will enjoy the beauty of our Dude Ranch year-round.

Ranch-raised horses and cattle range on 3,200 acres, over half of which are protected by conservation easements.

The western, "dude ranch" lifestyle can be central or peripheral to your stay, but the essence of our warm, western hospitality can't be missed.

Family Owned & Operated Since 1946

Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch has been owned and operated by our family since 1946 when it was purchased by our parents, Maurice and Mayme Jessup. They dedicated their lives to creating a special place — a jewel in the foothills — to share with others.

Sylvan Dale is a glowing example of quality customer service! The icing on the cake is the warmth and authenticity you extend. Thank you!

— Sheri Martin
Business Retreat guest

We still maintain our rich heritage, caring for the land and the environment, while keeping pace with the times. "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" continues to be the foundation for our green practices.

All this brings a reverence for life that is easily felt.

Whether you retreat to Sylvan Dale for a company outing, to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends, or to "discover your inner cowboy" during a Summer Dude Ranch Vacation, you'll feel the magic of Sylvan Dale and leave restored, re-energized, and refocused on the truly important things in life.

So pull up a chair at our family table. The breakfast bell is ringing, and the hot, fluffy pancakes are waiting — made from scratch, of course!

Come join us and experience the beauty of Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch — the "wooded valley" that surpasses expectations.

— Susan Jessup & David Jessup